Volvo FLL7 42D
Built: 2008-2013 · Series: FLL7
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Volvo FLL7 – register spelling of the FL7 series: six-cylinder engine of around 7.1 litres, 177 to 206 kW, chassis up to 16 tonnes gross weight
The spelling FLL7 is how the Volvo FL7 series was captured in the vehicle register; it refers to the same medium-duty series with a six-cylinder engine of just over seven litres that Volvo positioned between the lighter FL6 and the heavier FL10. Volvo introduced the FL series in the 1980s as the successor to the older F models, graded by engine displacement in litres. The models FLL7, FLL7 4*2, FLL7 42 D, FLL7 42D, FLL7 42R-14T-A/500 and FLL7 42RD-14T show different drive formulas and gearbox combinations within the same base series.
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The register lists 6 versions with 177 to 206 kW from six-cylinder engines of 7,140 to 7,146 cm³, kerb weights of 7,587.5 to 8,300 kg, gross vehicle weights of 14,000 to 16,000 kg, lengths of 7,420 to 9,800 mm and widths of 2,410 to 2,550 mm.
With a payload between seven and eight tonnes, the FL7 series served distribution and municipal transport as well as lighter construction vehicles, competing directly with comparable models from MAN, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo's own FL10.
When buying such a chassis, check the clutch and manual gearbox, corrosion on the frame and leaf springs, and the seal of the hydraulics on tipper or tail-lift bodies; parts for the six-cylinder engine are still carried by the Volvo parts network, and on box bodies the tarpaulin and its fixing rails are worth a look too.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo FLL7, Volvo Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 181 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 7,146 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 9,020 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 8,000 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 14,000 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 22.6 kW/t (181 kW / 8 t)
Stronger than 26% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,242 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Volvo FLL7 42D have?
The Volvo FLL7 42D delivers 181 kW.
How much does the Volvo FLL7 42D weigh?
The unladen weight is 8,000 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FLL7 42D?
14,000 kg.
What engine does the Volvo FLL7 42D have?
6 cylinders, 7,146 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo FLL7 42D?
9,020 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Volvo FLL7 42D built?
Production years: 2008-2013.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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